Communications Officer

Plymouth Community Homes; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing association in Plymouth is seeking a Communications Officer to provide effective communications support. This varied role involves managing PR, delivering impactful communications, and ensuring well-planned media relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, be highly creative, and manage pressures effectively. The role offers flexible working, a great pension scheme, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Onsite gym

Volunteer work opportunities

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance programme

Free annual flu vaccination

Cycle to Work scheme

Fun working environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in communications, public relations, or journalism.
• Confidence managing competing demands and working under pressure.
• Ability to deliver effective communications to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective communications support, reporting to the Communications Manager.
• Manage proactive and reactive PR on a daily basis.
• Deliver two-way communications using various channels.

Skills

Working in communications

Crisis communications management

Media relations

Creativity under pressure

Job description

About The Role

In this varied and demanding role, you will provide effective communications support to PCH, reporting to the Communications Manager and managing proactive and reactive PR on a daily basis. You'll need to deliver effective two‑way communications to a range of internal and external audiences using a variety of channels, and using your creativity to stand out from the crowd. The successful candidate will need to be able to work under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines, and be confident making informed decisions on communications issues which could have a significant impact on the business.

Our Ideal Candidate For This Role Is Someone Who

• Has demonstrable experience of working in communications, public relations or journalism
• Is highly creative, confident, and comfortable working under pressure and managing competing demands
• Has experience of effectively managing crisis communications, media relations and ensuring well‑planned and targeted communications activity

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the citys largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and were aiming to grow, to provide more people with high‑quality, affordable homes to rent and buy. With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well‑managed and well‑maintained homes.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time and hybrid working
• Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
• Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
• The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
• Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
• Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
• We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
• It’s fun to work here – we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
• Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
• We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co‑op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons

To Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job. Note we will not accept unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this role.

Contact

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mary O'Leary, Head of Communications, Marketing & External Affairs, at

Shortlisting Date

28th January 2026

Interview Date

WK of 4th February 2026

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.